Yakubu Junkut Source: Arirang News/YouTube
Soccer star Jakub Jankt celebrates first goal since return
Jakub Jankut, a rising soccer star, scored the goal of a lifetime.
As reported by Outsport, the Czech winger came out in February last year by posting a short video on his social media, in which he explained that he wanted to live “freely and without fear”. was. And while the reaction to his coming out was mostly supportive, Jangt has had a tough time on the soccer field since then.
Outsport reports that he has been publicly criticized by Cagliari Calcio manager Claudio Ranieri for stepping up his game.
But on March 3, in a Serie A TIM match between Empoli FC and Cagliari at the Stadio Carlo Castellani, Jankt scored an iconic goal that sent the crowd and teammates into a frenzy.
After the goal, Jankut told Cagliari's website: “I am doing everything for the team and the fans.” The match was a 1-0 victory over the visiting team. “I'm more happy for them than I am. They came today, almost 700 of them. They sacrifice so much to follow us, and I thank them for that.” They are basic.”
After the shot, Ranieri praised the 28-year-old.
“He's a good runner and always tactically alert. He found the goal today and I'm happy for him.”
Journalist Vittorio Sanna, who has been covering the club for many years, wrote, “After chasing this goal and suffering, Jankt finally roared.'' “No one knows whether a new championship will begin for the Czechs.”
There are 11 league games left, which means Jankt has 11 more chances to show the football world what he's made of.
Check out Junkt's commemorative goal below.